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Chatter's Salon

226 - 2525 36 Street NE Calgary AB T1Y 5T4 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Chatter's Salon has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 12, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 18, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Hand hygiene and infection control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for clients. In personal service settings like salons, spas and tattoo studios, higher-risk findings are the ones that could spread infection from one client to the next, through broken skin, blood or instruments that were not properly cleaned and sterilized.

  • Hand hygiene and infection controlHigher risk

    Infection control is the core of a personal service inspection. Inspectors check that operators clean their hands and change gloves between clients, that a stocked hand sink is available, and that anything that breaks the skin is handled so blood-borne infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV cannot pass from one client to the next.

    Recorded once on December 13, 2024. For example: Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Instruments, chairs, tables and footbaths must be made of materials that can be cleaned, kept in good repair and stored so they stay clean. Single-use items such as nail files, buffers, razors and needles must be thrown away after each client.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2026. For example: Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, client records, sterilization logs and required signage. Client records matter because they let health officials contact people if an infection is linked to the business.

    Recorded once on September 18, 2026. For example: Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    The premises needs a working hand sink, a separate sink for cleaning instruments where required, cleanable surfaces, and good lighting and ventilation. Upkeep problems are usually lower risk on their own, but they make thorough cleaning harder.

    Recorded once on December 13, 2024. For example: Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?

About this data

These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Written procedures were provided for the following 1. Accidental skin cuts or punctures2. Antiseptic use3. Cleansing the skin4. Handwashing and equipment reprocessing sink decontaminationEnsure that written procedures are followed by all staff members.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Hairbrushes were observed with hair still attached, indicating they had not been adequately cleaned and disinfected after use. Ensure that all hair must be removed from brushes and the brushes be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between clients to prevent contamination and ensure safe re-use.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • Hand sanitizer was not available at the piercing station.-Please provide appropriate alcohol-based hand sanitizer with above 60% alcohol and DIN or NPN at the indicated station.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Alcohol was being used to clean and sanitize piercing gun.-Please procure/use low-level disinfectants with Health Canada's DIN such as Oxivir or cavicide solution/wipes.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • Tinting and waxing stations, piercing areas including handwashing sink were all very dirty during the inspection.-Please clean and disinfect the indicated areas and stations immediately after use to ensure sanitary conditions and prevent spread of infection.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Piercing surface was covered with dirty towels.-Please remove the indicated towels and ensure all surfaces are smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.The indicated towels were removed during the inspection.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1. Surface and equipment disinfectant, preempt RTU, had expired since Sept. 2022 and was being diluted.-Please do not use expired products to ensure effectiveness and ensure to follow manufacturer's instruction. Procure and use effective preempt RTU.2. Barbicide solution was observed overly diluted in many salon stations. -Please follow manufacturer's instruction to ensure properly cleaning and disinfection of salon tools.

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